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Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

Heisman winners, future first-round picks and game-changing defenders headline a CFP quarterfinals field loaded with NFL talent.The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are on deck, and the field is stacked with stars capable of deciding the season in a matter of moments. This year's "Elite Eight" features Heisman winners, award sweepers and some of the most complete players in the country.

The 25 best players still standing in the College Football Playoff: Quarterfinals loaded with future NFL picks

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

Tom Wait provides the latest in the ongoing coverage of three bodies that were discovered on Mt. Baldy on Monday after search and rescue crews were called to help a 19-year-old hiker who fell 500 feet down an embankment.

Hiking trails closed after search and rescue crews find three bodies on Mt. Baldy

As millions of Americans prepare to greet the New Year, they may find themselves in need of a few last-minute party favors, food or decor on New Year's Eve.Most stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some retailers are planning to close their doors early.

Is anything open on New Year's Eve 2025? See which stores are operating.

Chinese oil tankers are pressing ahead with Venezuela-linked voyages despite a U.S. blockade and an escalating campaign of tanker seizures.Two Chinese-flagged VLCCs are operating near Venezuelan waters, with the Thousand Sunny due to arrive in mid-January and the Xing Ye waiting off French Guiana, according to a new report by Lloyd's List.

Chinese Oil Tankers Challenge US Blockade off Venezuela

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

The environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy died Tuesday after revealing she had terminal cancer. Elaine Quijano reports.

Kennedy family mourns Tatiana Schlossberg

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

Olympic icon Greg Louganis returned to the United States for the holidays — but the American diving legend didn’t stick around for long after announcing his big life change earlier this year.Louganis, 65, traveled to Hawaii to visit his family — including his father, sisters and brother — for a quick visit before heading back to Panama, his current home.

Olympic Legend Greg Louganis Gives Life Update After Selling Medals and Leaving United States

The changes come months after top Trump administration officials promised changes to the longstanding food assistance programs. At least 18 states will make changes in 2026, according to the USDA.Millions of SNAP recipients are about to face new limitations on what they can use the federal assistance program to buy, including bans on soda, energy drinks and candy, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Soda, candy cut for many SNAP users starting Jan. 1. What states are affected?

Social media users have been left sobbing after a pet owner shared her cat’s heart wrenching goodbye to his canine best friend in a series of pictures that have quickly gone viral.The emotional pictures shared on Reddit earlier in December by u/tropicalgenie, show the special bond between the cat, 10-year-old Ollie, and his late sibling and best friend, 11-year-old Toby, who recently passed after being diagnosed with lymphoma four months ago.

Tears at How Cat Who Always ‘Needed a Paw On’ Dog Sibling Says Last Goodbye

Camila Mendoza Olmos disappeared after leaving home on Christmas EveNEED TO KNOWAuthorities have confirmed that a body found in a field near the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos has been identified as the missing teenOlmos was last seen after leaving home on Christmas EveIn an update on Wednesday, Dec. 31, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office said that her manner of death was ruled a suicide by the medical examiner

Body Found in Field Identified as Missing Teen Camila Mendoza Olmos. Officials Say Her Death Has Been Ruled a Suicide

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson share details of their father's last-minute decision in new memoirHow Ricky Nelson’s last phone call saved his sons’ livesThe Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, reflect on their father Ricky Nelson’s final call and legacy and discuss their new memoir, ‘What Happened to Your Hair?’

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

10 Signs Your Partner Never Really Loved YouHave you ever looked back on a relationship and wondered if the love was real? Sometimes people say the words, but their actions tell a completely different story. Recognizing the signs of false love can help you heal and move forward with clarity.

10 Signs Your Partner Never Really Loved You

A tax strike rally has been planned in numerous locations around the U.S. on January 3.Posting on X and Facebook, multiple social media users have shared posters and images depicting plans for the day of action in which they will state their intention to withhold taxes.It is not clear who is organizing the protests but they appear to be aligned with the right, as some social media posts about the protests attack Democrats and say that right-wing politician people associated with the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement will speak at the events.

Tax Strike Rally Planned Nationwide For Jan 3: ‘We Want Our Money Back’

Boxer Anthony Joshua was released from a hospital in Nigeria on Wednesday, Dec. 31 two days after surviving a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends, according to the Associated Press.Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion whose parents are from Nigeria, had been recovering from minor injuries during the two-vehicle crash near Lagos, according to Matchroom Boxing, which promotes Joshua.

Boxer Anthony Joshua released from hospital after fatal crash

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

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President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and staunchly defended his efforts to prosecute the president, according to a newly released transcript of his testimony to the House Judiciary Committee."Our view of the evidence was that he caused it and that he exploited it and that it was foreseeable to him," Smith said of Trump's alleged culpability for the Capitol riot.

Trump 'caused' Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Jack Smith testified to Congress

New research looks into how the retina and vascular system are connected.Retinal blood vessels can act like a window into heart health and overall health, including lifespan and aging markers, a study found.Experts weigh in on the findings and what it may mean for your health.

Scientists Find Surprising Body Part May Predict Heart Disease and Lifespan

McDonald's has become a fast-food juggernaut for a reason. No matter where you are in the world, there's a good chance those golden arches aren't too far away. For decades, it's outpaced the biggest fast-food chains on nearly every front, though it technically isn't the most popular fast-food chain anymore.

Farewell To 1950s Fast Food: The Defunct Burger Chain That Was Once Bigger Than McDonald's

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

Dr. Helen Eisenhauer said the incident occurred "when I was having to balance the demands of my young family with busy professional commitments"NEED TO KNOWDr. Helen Eisenhauer, a general practitioner at Stenhouse Medical Centre in the U.K., is facing a five-month suspension after she admitted to faking two appointments in order to be able to pick up her kids on time

Doctor Suspended After Scheduling Fake End of Day Appointments to Avoid Being Late to Pick Up Her Kids

You have a Lexus and they gave you a Chevy as a loaner?A woman says she has been filling her loaner vehicle with “87 octane” gas for her 1.5-hour commutes as payback for her Lexus dealership taking too long to repair her car.On Dec. 4, a Lexus owner (@lindamayorral) posted a TikTok, which has amassed 1.3 million views as of Saturday, showing that she has been filling her loaner car with the cheapest gas.

‘1.5-Hour Commute?’: Woman Says Lexus Dealership Is Holding Her Lexus ‘Hostage’. Then She Gets Revenge On Her Loaner Chevy

Chief Justice John Roberts touted the independence of the federal judiciary as a “counter-majoritarian check” and urged Americans rattled by partisan politics to keep faith with the Constitution in an annual report Wednesday that steered clear of direct discussion of modern controversies.Focusing on the Declaration of Independence as the nation turns to its 250th anniversary, Roberts said the founders chafed at the crown’s control of colonial courts and “corrected this flaw” by setting up a judiciary that would operate without interference from the other branches.

Chief Justice John Roberts pushes for judicial independence in history-heavy report

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.